The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1887-09-03

friendship. however, as we'll as
untrue to my own sense Of justice
if should fail to bear testimony
to the ability, integrity and
fidelity with which my oficill
associates have discharged their
respective duties. My inter
course with them throughout the
entire term Of my administration
has been marked by the utmost
intimacy and frankness. The
heads Of the other departments,
as well as my distinguished Score.
tary OF State, who for more than ten
years, has been one of the most
loyal, affectionate and trusted
friends my heart has ever cherished,
have been my constant and candid
counsellors with regard to the
conouct Of affairs entrusted to
their charge, while the demeanor
of the excellent and efficient cleri-
cal force, in all our personal and
official relations, has invariably
been characterized by the most
pleasing courtesy and confidence.
Among them / have formed some
Of the most delightful friendships
Of my entire life, and here, at the
close of long and familiar asso-
ciaticn, which I will cherish with
affectionate remembrance to my
dying hour, it affords me the
highest happiness to be able to
say that, in the discharge Of their
various duties. not one of them has
ever brought reproach upon his
own character, or marred the
escutcheon of the Commonwealth
with the slightest stain.
To them and to all my kind and
valued friends in the city of Frank
fort l desire to say that my only
pang Of regret. in retiring to the
quiet and coveted walks Of private
life, is in severing the most delight
full social relations l have ever
known. | came into their midst
but four years ago almost a total
stranger. | leave them to-day an
! affectionate and lasting friend.
Cultivated in taste. refined in senti.
ment, elegant in manner, simple
in habit, genial and kindly in their
department to others. l have found
them on all occasions the most
agreeable neighbors l have ever
had. At every threshold l have
been received by the open palm
ola generous hospitality. Oh every
hand and from all classes. l have
been the constant recipient Of
kindly courtesy and unaffected re-
spect. l 60 from among them
with a heart OVERLOOKING with graf
itude and affection which l have
no language to express. | can
only calculate the fervent, simple
prayer that heavens richest bless
ings may be upon to them and
theirs through life, and that this
beautiful little Capital, with its un-
told wealth of historic memories.
may always remain, as it has ever
been, the pride of every Kentuckian
and central jewel in the coronet of
the Commonwealth.
Then Hon. F.. H. Taylor deliv-
cred the following address Of well
come to the newly elected Govern
or:
FELLOW CITIZENS:
Under a law, established by a
custom Of years, the chief exec
utive of the City Of Frankfort, is
conceded the office of introducing
formally to the people each newly
chosen Chief Executive of the
Commonwealth.
AS present Mayor Of Frankfort,
! have, therefore, the distinguished
privilege to present to-day His
Excellency, SIMON BOLIVAR BUCK
NER, by free choice Of the people,
Governor Of the State of Kentucky.
In doing this, it is my pleasure to
say, not more as public servant